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武汉三中高一年级1月月考
英语试卷
满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Who is the woman probably speaking to?
A. A policeman. B. A dog owner. C. A neighbor.
2. What will the two speakers do tonight?
A. To watch TED shows at home.
B. To see a film after dinner.
C. To have a walk along the beach.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A film. B. An actor. C. An investment.
4. What does the woman mean?
A. Rene went to a wrong room.
B. Rene slipped and fell.
C. Rene heard Jackson’s speech.
5. How much did Tony pay for the book?
A. $6. B. $12. C. $18.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. When does the conversation happen?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
7. Why isn’t Jeremy in the conference(会议) room now?
A. He is getting the new work spaces set up.
B. He has checked the heater before.
C. He needs to hire part-time workers.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man call the woman?
A. To plan a meeting with her.
B. To make their travel arrangements.
C. To tell her about her new job.
9. Where is the woman now?
A. In Los Angeles. B. In Miami. C. In Salt Lake City.
10. Who needs a new flat?
A. Cherry. B. Maria. C. Beckham.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the woman drop by George’s Garage(车库)?
A. To get the tires changed.
B. B. To get an oil change.
C. C. To have her car checked.
12. Why did the man stop going to George’s Garage?
A. He was dissatisfied with its service.
B. He heard the garage had closed down.
C. He found a cheaper place near his home.
13. What happened to Peter?
A. He set up his own business.
B. He was promoted.
C. He got employed downtown.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. Where is the Royal Oak?
A. Near the main square. B. In the countryside. C. On the airport road.
15 What is special about the Bridge Hotel?
A. It has an indoor swimming pool.
B. It used to be a private house.
C. It is quite lovely in summer
16. Which hotel will the man choose?
A. Carlton House. B. The Royal Oak. C. The Bridge Hotel.
17 How does the woman sound?
A. Surprised. B. Patient. C. Curious.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. His feeling after receiving an award.
B. His love for different music types.
C. His experience about travelling around.
19. What did the speaker release to the public most recently?
A. A single song. B. A three-song record. C. A twelve-song collection.
20. Who will speak next?
A. A young musician. B. The speaker’s wife. C. The host of the ceremony.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand and aren’t sure how it’s written.
Oxford Dictionary of English
The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a comprehensive and reliable resource for English language reference. The app provides clear and concise definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences. You can also access synonyms, antonyms and word origins. Additionally, the app offers offline functionality, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection.
Vocabulary.com
The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points!
FluentU
FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. It uses a natural approach that helps you ease into the English language and culture over time. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review!
1. What can the Merriam-Webster app help English learners do?
A. Find right words to speak perfect English.
B. Look for a word when unsure about its spelling.
C. Search for a word even without an internet connection.
D. Learn difficult words by practicing more and reviewing.
2 Which dictionary app provides English learners with simple definitions and interesting learning?
A. Merriam-Webster. B. Oxford Dictionary of English.
C. Vocabulary.com. D. FluentU.
3. What’s the main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain how to use a dictionary app. B. To introduce the content of vocabulary.
C. To give helpful tips on English learning. D. To suggest some useful dictionary apps.
B
Last summer, I volunteered at a small woodworking studio in the old part of our city. It was there that I met Mr. Chen, a 58-year-old master craftsman whose hands told stories of decades working with wood. While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design. What struck me most was Mr. Chen’s unique perspective on what he called “new-era craftsmanship.” Though he learned woodworking from his father as a teenager, he never confined himself to old methods. Recognizing the changing preferences of younger customers, he spent evenings teaching himself 3D modeling software and weekends researching sustainable materials like bamboo composites and water-based finishes.
I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves. Mr. Chen embraced the challenge enthusiastically.
Over the next week, he created multiple digital prototypes, experimented with three different types of wood, and reinvented traditional techniques to create interlocking joints that required no metal fasteners. I often found him working late, his experienced hands carefully testing each component. When I asked why he invested such extraordinary effort into what seemed like a simple project, he paused from his work and smiled. “True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.” To illustrate his point, he showed me two bookshelves — one he made twenty years ago, beautiful in its solid construction, and the new prototype, which used thirty percent less material while being equally steady and more functional for modern living.
Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit.
4. Traditional tools are mentioned in Paragraph1 to _______.
A. stress Mr. Chen’s source of inspiration
B. highlight the wisdom of past generations
C. promote the spirit of traditional craftsmanship
D. contrast with Mr.Chen’s modern and creative ideas
5. Why does the author list specific requests from the young couple?
A. To display the shift of traditional craftsmanship.
B. To reveal the challenges facing today’s craftsmen.
C. To imply the need for craftsmen to go with the times.
D. To distinguish modern approaches from traditional ones.
6. What does “true craftsmanship” mean in Mr. Chen’s viewpoint?
A. Creating resource-efficient products.
B. Persisting through testing and effort.
C. Adapting traditional wisdom for modern use.
D. Combining digital and traditional techniques.
7. What does Mr. Chen’s story show?
A. The best of both worlds.
B. Two sides of a coin.
C. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.
D. What is new is not always better.
C
As wildfires spread across Los Angeles, the J. Paul Getty Museum proved its strong disaster readiness. With fire within six feet of the Getty Villa on January 7, the museum’s strong protective measures became a great example of strength to hold on.
The Getty Museum’s workers took turns working day and night and checked the hilltops surrounding both the Getty Villa and the Getty Center. The older Getty Villa, home to thousands of old and valuable objects, is located in the Pacific Palisades, while the Getty Center in Brentwood houses famous artworks like Vincent van Gogh’s Irises. Carrying with fire extinguishers (灭火器), the workers checked the grounds for fire, carefully protecting the museum’s valuable collections.
The museum’s survival against the fires was unusual among the deadly damage that killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes. With $9.1 billion and years of experience in fighting wildfires, the Getty had used millions in ways to stop fires, like fire-resistant (防火的) architecture.
When the fire endangered the Getty Villa, President Katherine Fleming watched anxiously from the Getty Center’s command station, tracking the fire’s progress. The villa, built with walls and roofs that don’t burn easily, remained unharmed though the fire was very close. The same was true for its priceless collection of 40,000 valuable objects.
Meanwhile, the Getty Center’s architecture, designed by Richard Meier with keeping safe in fire in mind, features 1.2 million square feet of stone and open spaces to stop fire from spreading. The museum’s complex irrigation (灌溉) system was started quickly, wetting the grounds and further protecting the treasures.
In the case of Getty, planning ahead protected its treasures. Such preparedness — from fire-resistant designs to quick-response systems — sets a model. In the future, as more disasters driven by the climate emergency must happen, the attention of normal people is important: public awareness and support for such protective measures will become increasingly important.
8. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Locations of the Getty Museum sites.
B. Valuable collections at the Getty Villa.
C. Daily training and duties of the museum.
D. Fire prevention efforts by museum workers.
9. Why did the Getty Villa survive the fire?
A. It was far from the fire area. B. Its structure resisted fire well.
C. All artworks were taken away. D. Workers put out the fire quickly.
10. What does the author want to imply in the last paragraph?
A. Climate change is a big danger now. B. The Getty’s success is hard to copy.
C. Museums should avoid dangerous areas. D. Early planning helps deal with disasters.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Getty’s Preparation Beats Wildfires. B. LA Fires Destroy Museums.
C. Van Gogh’s Art Saves Getty. D. Cheap Designs Stop Fires.
D
For parents, dealing with school schedules can be a nightmare: half-days, days off, and vacation. It imposes (强加) a burden so great that they simply cannot be the caretakers or workers they want to be. It’s hard to imagine any working parent who would be able to handle regular 3 p.m. school dismissals, along with frequent half-days and full days off. After all, how many parents get more than 10 weeks of vacation each year? How many struggle to afford camps?
However, even if we should be moving in the direction of more time spent at schools, don’t hold your breath. Increasingly, public school systems are embracing four-day weeks. Of course, many of the cuts are born of financial necessity. But we’ve failed to recognize how something as basic as school schedules dramatically disadvantages working parents, along with those who can’t afford the mountain of out-of-school costs these schedules impose. It has always been surprising to Ulrich Boser, an expert on learning, that politicians don’t even raise the topic of school schedules. Working 9 to 5 really resonates with individuals, he says. And yet, “It’s not like we’ve seen any presidential candidates run on school being nine to five.”
The change we want is difficult to carry out. Some parents — particularly, affluent parents — strongly resist changes to school calendars, especially if they want to sign their children up for certain after-school activities or camps, or if they’ve got vacation plans. And then there’s the business community. Restaurants, ice cream parlors, and hotels all depend on high school students as employees. All of this makes it more challenging to increase the amount of time students spend in schools.
Though few politicians care about it, there are enormous advantages to adopting a school schedule that looks a little more like a work schedule. Change could come gradually. In a city,you could imagine creating just one year-round elementary school. Being a student there would be purely voluntary. Teachers who opt in would get paid more for their additional work. We would start small, and see if children and adults embraced the advantages.
12. What is the root cause of the problem parents face?
A. The financial burden of after-school camps.
B. An over-packed schedule of school activities.
C. A lack of vacation time provided by employers.
D. The conflict between work and school schedules.
13. What are public schools doing now?
A. Increasing tuition fees. B. Shortening school time.
C. Drawing political attention. D. Extending school schedules.
14. What does the underlined word “affluent” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Wealthy. B. Worried.
C Uneducated. D. Overprotective.
15. What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A. Benefits of the solution. B. Challenges to the reform.
C. Consequences of the issue. D. Suggestions for the change.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You don’t have to quit sugar, go vegan or run a marathon to see real change in your health and well-being. ____16____ Little actions, done consistently, are what create lasting change, says Wendy Wood, PhD, psychologist and author of Good Habits, Bad Habits.
The secret? It’s not willpower. It’s not even goals. “The best way to turn a small change into a powerful habit is not to focus on your motivation, the reasons why you want to do it or your long-term goals,” she says. Wait? ____17____ Aren’t goals supposed to fuel us?
“That is what everyone thinks. However, research has shown that making small alterations to the environment, the context in which you perform the behavior, is far more powerful. Goals aren’t bad; they certainly have a purpose, but ‘motivation’ only lasts for so long,” she says. “____18____”
For example, do you think your goal of getting back into the same size jeans you wore in high school will inspire you to hit the gym every day? Nope. What will? “Choose a gym that’s close to your house, ideally less than 5 miles. ____19____” Wood says. “Even better if you are doing an activity you really enjoy or meeting a good friend there.”
____20____ Better sleep, stronger muscles, calmer moods and a sharper mind. To help you make this shift, we’ve rounded up the simplest, most science-backed micro-habits. They can transform your physical, emotional and mental health. No guilt, no overwhelm and no special requirement.
A. Habits need to be easy and enjoyable to stick.
B. Instead, science supports a “go small” approach.
C. The small changes will benefit a lot when taking root.
D. The powerful habit isn’t the key to gaining physical health.
E. Big lifestyle changes are necessary for health improvement.
F. Isn’t motivation the whole point of New Year’s resolutions?
G. That was the strongest predictor of gym attendance in our research.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ten years ago, my father and I went to visit a mysterious cave by boat. The blue lake water around and the clear sky above us offered us slight relief (宽慰,缓解) from the July ___21___ . Sitting back with my eyes closed, I ___22___ my father rowing (划船) quietly.
All of a sudden, a(n) ___23___, desperate (拼命的,绝望的) chirping (啁啾) came from the left side of my head. I immediately sat up straight and looked leftward. On my ___24___ stood a little beige sparrow. I, frozen in extreme ___25___ , sat there with my eyes ___26___ as big as saucers.
“Don’t move. It’ll not bother you.” My father went on rowing with care, both hands ___27___ . “It’s tired and needs ___28___ for a hot day. Once it got enough strength again, it’ll keep on going.”
“Oh, Oh my god! Are you sure you’re not joking? Don’t you know I’m so nervous with such a little elf (精灵) on my shoulder?” I didn’t dare to speak out my confusion and just eyed at my father. To my surprise, he gave me a determined look without any hesitation. Gradually, I got my ___29___ and turned my head as both slowly and cautiously as possible, trying to have a look. There it stood, wings folded neatly against its body. I was ____30____ by how gracefully it stood there. At last, my curiosity ____31____ my tension and I relaxed. Hardly had I done that when it started spreading its wings and ____32____ off.
My father has passed away, but the ____33____ of that moment has been rooted in my heart. For the first time I’ve ____34____ the fact that we are all one, all part of the same ____35____ , small or big, human or bird.
21. A. freedom B. hike C. heat D. warmth
22. A. guessed B. heard C. noticed D. imagined
23. A. repeated B. addicted C. confused D. amazed
24. A. leg B. jaw C. shoulder D. back
25. A. question B. comfort C. nervousness D. worry
26. A. widened B. reacted C. focused D. changed
27. A. up and down B. back and forth C. here and there D. in and out
28. A. effort B. water C. rest D. excitement
29. A. patience B. inspiration C. confidence D. relaxation
30. A. attacked B. attracted C. honored D. replaced
31. A. equaled B. measured C. overcame D. lowered
32. A. flew B. walked C. ran D. skipped
33. A. thought B. process C. memory D. scenery
34. A. give way to B. got down to C. look forward to D. woken up to
35. A. race B. society C. nature D. world
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Lion Dance: A Roaring Success
At the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games, a performance by over a hundred lion dancers won widespread praise. The southern lion dance, called the “walking lion” in Cantonese, ____36____ (symbol) vitality and self-improvement. ____37____ (historic), it has evolved into a symbol of resilience and renewal. “The moment the lion opens its eyes is the most powerful part.” says an official, ____38____ represents spirit and determination.
This ancient folk art made ____39____ (it) debut(首次亮相) as a mass event at the National Games this year. A united team from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao drew wide attention. To highlight regional features, the team designed a special color scheme, with orange-red for Guangdong, purple-red for Hong Kong, ____40____ green for Macao. To locals, seeing this traditional folk sport at the National Games fills them with pride.
The lion dance is not just for grand celebrations; it is deeply rooted in the daily life of southern China. Its influence ____41____ (spread) far beyond China’s borders. In cities ____42____ large overseas Chinese communities, it remains a cherished symbol of cultural identity. For example, in Brazil, many Chinese residents watched the ceremony online and said the ____43____ (perform) felt especially familiar and moving.
Across Guangdong, younger generations are embracing this tradition. Schools are incorporating lion dance into lessons, while young artisans revive the craft of ____44____ (make) lion heads. One Gen Z craft man even opened a lion dance-themed coffee shop. “Making lion heads is a craft ____45____ (pass) down in my family.” he says, “I want to carry this precious cultural heritage forward.”
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,上个月你校武汉三中举办了第25届校园文化艺术节,主题是“智启百廿新征程,美育时代润初心(120 Years: New Journey, Enduring Spirit)”。请你根据以下要点,给校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1. 活动内容; 2. 师生反响。
参考词汇:25th Campus Culture Festival
注意:写作词数应为80左右;可适当拓展细节。
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第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be afraid of speaking in front of others. My hands would sweat at the thought of standing before an audience. During English class, I’d hide behind my textbook, hoping the teacher wouldn’t ask me to stand up and answer questions. Everything changed when our new English teacher, Mr. Johnson, arrived.
At first, in his class, I kept doing what I always did — hiding behind my book. But slowly, I found he had a different way of teaching. Instead of asking students to stand up and answer questions, he often let us discuss in small groups first and then asked students to volunteer to answer the questions.
During one such discussion, he moved around the classroom and stopped by my group. I immediately lowered my head, but it was too late — he had heard me making a good point. After class, he asked me to stay behind.
“I couldn’t help but notice the excellent point you made in your group discussion,” he said with a gentle smile. “Your ideas are valuable. Would you consider sharing them with the whole class next time?”
My face turned red. “I... I’m afraid of making mistakes in front of everyone,” I said.
“Everyone makes mistakes” he reassured me. “That’s how we learn,” Hearing that, I felt a moment of warm feeling.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A few days later, Mr. Johnson created a chance for me.
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From that moment on, my fear of speaking in front of others began to disappear.
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武汉三中高一年级1月月考
英语试卷
满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Who is the woman probably speaking to?
A. A policeman. B. A dog owner. C. A neighbor.
2. What will the two speakers do tonight?
A. To watch TED shows at home.
B. To see a film after dinner.
C. To have a walk along the beach.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A film. B. An actor. C. An investment.
4. What does the woman mean?
A. Rene went to a wrong room.
B. Rene slipped and fell.
C. Rene heard Jackson’s speech.
5. How much did Tony pay for the book?
A. $6. B. $12. C. $18.
第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. When does the conversation happen?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon.
7. Why isn’t Jeremy in the conference(会议) room now?
A. He is getting the new work spaces set up.
B. He has checked the heater before.
C. He needs to hire part-time workers.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man call the woman?
A. To plan a meeting with her.
B. To make their travel arrangements.
C. To tell her about her new job.
9. Where is the woman now?
A. In Los Angeles. B. In Miami. C. In Salt Lake City.
10. Who needs a new flat?
A. Cherry. B. Maria. C. Beckham.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the woman drop by George’s Garage(车库)?
A. To get the tires changed.
B. B. To get an oil change.
C. C. To have her car checked.
12. Why did the man stop going to George’s Garage?
A. He was dissatisfied with its service.
B. He heard the garage had closed down.
C. He found a cheaper place near his home.
13. What happened to Peter?
A. He set up his own business.
B. He was promoted.
C. He got employed downtown.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. Where is the Royal Oak?
A. Near the main square. B. In the countryside. C. On the airport road.
15. What is special about the Bridge Hotel?
A. It has an indoor swimming pool.
B. It used to be a private house.
C. It is quite lovely in summer
16. Which hotel will the man choose?
A. Carlton House. B. The Royal Oak. C. The Bridge Hotel.
17. How does the woman sound?
A. Surprised. B. Patient. C. Curious.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?
A. His feeling after receiving an award.
B. His love for different music types.
C. His experience about travelling around.
19. What did the speaker release to the public most recently?
A. A single song. B. A three-song record. C. A twelve-song collection.
20. Who will speak next?
A. A young musician. B. The speaker’s wife. C. The host of the ceremony.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. The app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples. It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand and aren’t sure how it’s written.
Oxford Dictionary of English
The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a comprehensive and reliable resource for English language reference. The app provides clear and concise definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences. You can also access synonyms, antonyms and word origins. Additionally, the app offers offline functionality, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection.
Vocabulary.com
The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points!
FluentU
FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into personalized language learning lessons. It uses a natural approach that helps you ease into the English language and culture over time. You’ll learn English as it’s spoken in real life. The best part is that FluentU keeps track of the vocabulary that you’re learning and gives you extra practice with difficult words. It even reminds you when it’s time to review!
1. What can the Merriam-Webster app help English learners do?
A. Find right words to speak perfect English.
B. Look for a word when unsure about its spelling.
C. Search for a word even without an internet connection.
D. Learn difficult words by practicing more and reviewing.
2. Which dictionary app provides English learners with simple definitions and interesting learning?
A. Merriam-Webster. B. Oxford Dictionary of English.
C. Vocabulary.com. D. FluentU.
3. What’s the main purpose of this passage?
A. To explain how to use a dictionary app. B. To introduce the content of vocabulary.
C. To give helpful tips on English learning. D. To suggest some useful dictionary apps.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四款适合英语学习者使用的词典应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Merriam-Webster部分中“It even lets you search for words by speaking them! This feature is perfect when you hear a word you don’t understand and aren’t sure how it’s written. (它甚至允许你通过语音来搜索单词!当你听到一个你不理解的单词,又不确定它怎么写的时候,这个功能就非常完美了)”可知,Merriam-Webster应用程序可以帮助英语学习者在不确定单词拼写时查找单词。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Vocabulary.com部分中“The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.” Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. It even turns learning into a game by letting you earn points! (Vocabulary.com词典应用程序非常适合英语学习者,因为它有非常容易理解的释义。该网站称,这“就像你最喜欢的老师正在给你解释一样”。每个释义都解释了单词的含义,以及何时和如何使用它。它甚至通过让你赚取积分将学习变成一场游戏)”可知,Vocabulary.com应用程序为英语学习者提供了简单的释义和有趣的学习方式。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must. (如果你是一个英语学习者或英语使用者,想要扩大你的词汇量,一个好的词典应用程序是必不可少的)”以及下文对四款词典应用程序的介绍可知,文章的主要目的是推荐一些有用的词典应用程序。故选D项。
B
Last summer, I volunteered at a small woodworking studio in the old part of our city. It was there that I met Mr. Chen, a 58-year-old master craftsman whose hands told stories of decades working with wood. While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design. What struck me most was Mr. Chen’s unique perspective on what he called “new-era craftsmanship.” Though he learned woodworking from his father as a teenager, he never confined himself to old methods. Recognizing the changing preferences of younger customers, he spent evenings teaching himself 3D modeling software and weekends researching sustainable materials like bamboo composites and water-based finishes.
I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves. Mr. Chen embraced the challenge enthusiastically.
Over the next week, he created multiple digital prototypes, experimented with three different types of wood, and reinvented traditional techniques to create interlocking joints that required no metal fasteners. I often found him working late, his experienced hands carefully testing each component. When I asked why he invested such extraordinary effort into what seemed like a simple project, he paused from his work and smiled. “True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.” To illustrate his point, he showed me two bookshelves — one he made twenty years ago, beautiful in its solid construction, and the new prototype, which used thirty percent less material while being equally steady and more functional for modern living.
Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit.
4. Traditional tools are mentioned in Paragraph1 to _______.
A. stress Mr. Chen’s source of inspiration
B. highlight the wisdom of past generations
C. promote the spirit of traditional craftsmanship
D. contrast with Mr.Chen’s modern and creative ideas
5. Why does the author list specific requests from the young couple?
A. To display the shift of traditional craftsmanship.
B. To reveal the challenges facing today’s craftsmen.
C. To imply the need for craftsmen to go with the times.
D. To distinguish modern approaches from traditional ones.
6. What does “true craftsmanship” mean in Mr. Chen’s viewpoint?
A. Creating resource-efficient products.
B. Persisting through testing and effort.
C. Adapting traditional wisdom for modern use.
D Combining digital and traditional techniques.
7. What does Mr. Chen’s story show?
A. The best of both worlds.
B. Two sides of a coin.
C. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.
D. What is new is not always better.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在一个木工工作室做志愿者时,遇到了陈师傅,他虽使用传统工具,但作品融合了经典工艺与现代设计。陈师傅对“新时代工匠精神”有独到见解,他通过为一对年轻夫妇定制书架的实例,展现了创新与传统结合的魅力。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“While his workshop was filled with traditional tools, what he created was anything but conventional wooden furniture that perfectly blended classic craftsmanship with contemporary design.(虽然他的工作室里摆满了传统工具,但他所创作的作品绝非传统的木制家具,而是将经典工艺与现代设计完美融合)”可知,工作室里摆满了传统工具,但是陈师傅的作品却绝非传统的木制家具,而是将经典工艺与现代设计完美融合。由此可推知,第一段提到传统工具是为了与陈师傅现代和创造性的想法形成对比。故选D项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“I witnessed his innovative approach firsthand when a young couple asked for a custom bookshelf for their small apartment. They needed something space-efficient, eco-friendly, and easy to tear apart for potential moves.(我曾亲眼目睹他的创新做法:当时一对年轻夫妇为自家小公寓定制书架。他们需要一件既节省空间、又环保,还能在未来搬家时轻松拆卸的家具)”和第三段中陈师傅为满足这些需求而采取的一系列创新方法(如3D建模、使用新材料、重新设计榫卯结构等)可推知,作者列举年轻夫妇的具体要求,是为了说明当代消费者的需求已经发生变化,从而暗示手工艺人需要与时俱进,适应这些新需求。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“True craftsmanship isn’t about blindly repeating what our ancestors did,” he explained. “It’s about understanding the essence of tradition while having the courage to adapt it for today’s world.”(“真正的工艺不是盲目地重复祖先所做的事情,”他解释道。“而是要理解传统的精髓,同时要有勇气使其适应现代世界。”)”可知,在陈师傅看来,“真正的工艺”意味着使传统智慧适应现代用途。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through Mr. Chen’s example, I came to understand that new-era craftsmanship represents the perfect marriage of dedication and innovation. It honors the past while embracing the future, proving that excellence comes not from doing one thing forever, but from doing it well with an ever-evolving spirit.(通过陈师傅的例子,我明白了新时代的工匠精神是奉献与创新的完美结合。它尊重过去,同时拥抱未来,证明卓越不是来自永远只做一件事,而是来自以不断发展的精神把事情做好)”可推知,陈师傅的故事展示了如何成功地将传统与现代、坚守与创新结合起来,达到“两全其美”的境界。A项“The best of both worlds(两全其美)”准确地概括了这一寓意。故选A项。
C
As wildfires spread across Los Angeles, the J. Paul Getty Museum proved its strong disaster readiness. With fire within six feet of the Getty Villa on January 7, the museum’s strong protective measures became a great example of strength to hold on.
The Getty Museum’s workers took turns working day and night and checked the hilltops surrounding both the Getty Villa and the Getty Center. The older Getty Villa, home to thousands of old and valuable objects, is located in the Pacific Palisades, while the Getty Center in Brentwood houses famous artworks like Vincent van Gogh’s Irises. Carrying with fire extinguishers (灭火器), the workers checked the grounds for fire, carefully protecting the museum’s valuable collections.
The museum’s survival against the fires was unusual among the deadly damage that killed dozens and destroyed thousands of homes. With $9.1 billion and years of experience in fighting wildfires, the Getty had used millions in ways to stop fires, like fire-resistant (防火的) architecture.
When the fire endangered the Getty Villa, President Katherine Fleming watched anxiously from the Getty Center’s command station, tracking the fire’s progress. The villa, built with walls and roofs that don’t burn easily, remained unharmed though the fire was very close. The same was true for its priceless collection of 40,000 valuable objects.
Meanwhile, the Getty Center’s architecture, designed by Richard Meier with keeping safe in fire in mind, features 1.2 million square feet of stone and open spaces to stop fire from spreading. The museum’s complex irrigation (灌溉) system was started quickly, wetting the grounds and further protecting the treasures.
In the case of Getty, planning ahead protected its treasures. Such preparedness — from fire-resistant designs to quick-response systems — sets a model. In the future, as more disasters driven by the climate emergency must happen, the attention of normal people is important: public awareness and support for such protective measures will become increasingly important.
8. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Locations of the Getty Museum sites.
B. Valuable collections at the Getty Villa.
C. Daily training and duties of the museum.
D. Fire prevention efforts by museum workers.
9. Why did the Getty Villa survive the fire?
A. It was far from the fire area. B. Its structure resisted fire well.
C. All artworks were taken away. D. Workers put out the fire quickly.
10. What does the author want to imply in the last paragraph?
A Climate change is a big danger now. B. The Getty’s success is hard to copy.
C. Museums should avoid dangerous areas. D. Early planning helps deal with disasters.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Getty’s Preparation Beats Wildfires. B. LA Fires Destroy Museums.
C. Van Gogh’s Art Saves Getty. D. Cheap Designs Stop Fires.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。本文报道了盖蒂博物馆成功抵御野火的案例。通过分析其防火建筑、灌溉系统和员工值守等预防措施,展现前瞻性规划的重要性。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“The Getty Museum’s workers took turns working day and night and checked the hilltops surrounding both the Getty Villa and the Getty Center. The older Getty Villa, home to thousands of old and valuable objects, is located in the Pacific Palisades, while the Getty Center in Brentwood houses famous artworks like Vincent van Gogh’s Irises.( 盖蒂博物馆的工作人员轮班日夜值守,对盖蒂别墅和盖蒂中心周边的山顶进行了检查。)”可知,该段主要讲述的是博物馆工作人员为防止火灾所做的努力。D选项“Fire prevention efforts by museum workers.(博物馆工作人员的防火努力)”符合文章主旨。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“The villa, built with walls and roofs that don’t burn easily, remained unharmed though the fire was very close.(这座别墅的墙壁和屋顶不易燃烧,尽管火势很近,但仍然完好无损。)”可知,盖蒂别墅之所以能在火灾中幸存下来,是因为它的建筑结构能够很好地抵抗火灾。故选B项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。文章最后一段提到“In the case of Getty, planning ahead protected its treasures. Such preparedness—from fire-resistant designs to quick-response systems—sets a model.(就盖蒂而言,提前规划保护了它的宝藏。这种从防火设计到快速响应系统的准备树立了一个榜样。)”以及“In the future, as more disasters driven by the climate emergency must happen, the attention of normal people is important: public awareness and support for such protective measures will become increasingly important.(在未来,随着气候紧急情况引发的更多灾难必然发生,普通人的关注很重要:公众对这类保护措施的认识和支持将变得越来越重要。)”由此可推断,作者想要暗示的是提前规划有助于应对灾难。故选D项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,文章主要讲述了盖蒂博物馆在洛杉矶野火蔓延时,凭借其强大的防灾准备和措施,成功保护了其珍贵藏品的故事。文章强调了提前规划和准备对于应对灾难的重要性。A选项“Getty’s Preparation Beats Wildfires.(盖蒂的准备战胜了野火)”符合文章主旨,且能够概括文章内容。故选A项。
D
For parents, dealing with school schedules can be a nightmare: half-days, days off, and vacation. It imposes (强加) a burden so great that they simply cannot be the caretakers or workers they want to be. It’s hard to imagine any working parent who would be able to handle regular 3 p.m. school dismissals, along with frequent half-days and full days off. After all, how many parents get more than 10 weeks of vacation each year? How many struggle to afford camps?
However, even if we should be moving in the direction of more time spent at schools, don’t hold your breath. Increasingly, public school systems are embracing four-day weeks. Of course, many of the cuts are born of financial necessity. But we’ve failed to recognize how something as basic as school schedules dramatically disadvantages working parents, along with those who can’t afford the mountain of out-of-school costs these schedules impose. It has always been surprising to Ulrich Boser, an expert on learning, that politicians don’t even raise the topic of school schedules. Working 9 to 5 really resonates with individuals, he says. And yet, “It’s not like we’ve seen any presidential candidates run on school being nine to five.”
The change we want is difficult to carry out. Some parents — particularly, affluent parents — strongly resist changes to school calendars, especially if they want to sign their children up for certain after-school activities or camps, or if they’ve got vacation plans. And then there’s the business community. Restaurants, ice cream parlors, and hotels all depend on high school students as employees. All of this makes it more challenging to increase the amount of time students spend in schools.
Though few politicians care about it, there are enormous advantages to adopting a school schedule that looks a little more like a work schedule. Change could come gradually. In a city,you could imagine creating just one year-round elementary school. Being a student there would be purely voluntary. Teachers who opt in would get paid more for their additional work. We would start small, and see if children and adults embraced the advantages.
12. What is the root cause of the problem parents face?
A. The financial burden of after-school camps.
B. An over-packed schedule of school activities.
C. A lack of vacation time provided by employers.
D. The conflict between work and school schedules.
13. What are public schools doing now?
A. Increasing tuition fees. B. Shortening school time.
C. Drawing political attention. D. Extending school schedules.
14. What does the underlined word “affluent” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Wealthy. B. Worried.
C. Uneducated. D. Overprotective.
15. What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A. Benefits of the solution. B. Challenges to the reform.
C. Consequences of the issue. D. Suggestions for the change.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了家长面临的学校日程与工作冲突问题及解决方案。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“For parents, dealing with school schedules can be a nightmare: half-days, days off, and vacation. It imposes (强加) a burden so great that they simply cannot be the caretakers or workers they want to be. (对于父母来说,应对学校的日程安排可能是一场噩梦:半天假、休息日和假期。这给他们带来了巨大的负担,以至于他们根本无法成为自己想成为的照顾者或工作者)”可知,家长面临的问题的根源是工作和学校日程之间的冲突,使得他们无法兼顾工作和照顾孩子。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Increasingly, public school systems are embracing four-day weeks. (越来越多的公立学校系统开始实行每周四天制)”可知,公立学校正在缩短学校时间,实行每周四天制。故选B。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Some parents — particularly, affluent parents — strongly resist changes to school calendars, especially if they want to sign their children up for certain after-school activities or camps, or if they’ve got vacation plans. (一些家长——尤其是affluent的家长——强烈反对改变学校日程,特别是如果他们想为孩子报名参加某些课外活动或夏令营,或者他们有度假计划的话)”可知,这些家长有经济能力为孩子报名参加课外活动或夏令营,或者有度假计划,因此可以推断出这些家长是富有的,“affluent”意为“富裕的”。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“Change could come gradually. In a city, you could imagine creating just one year-round elementary school. Being a student there would be purely voluntary. Teachers who opt in would get paid more for their additional work. We would start small, and see if children and adults embraced the advantages. (改变可以慢慢来。在一个城市里,你可以想象只创建一所全年制小学。在那里上学完全是自愿的。选择加入的教师将因其额外的工作而获得更高的报酬。我们将从小事做起,看看儿童和成人是否接受这些优势)”可知,最后一段主要讨论了对于改变学校日程的一些具体建议,如创建全年制小学、教师额外工作报酬等。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You don’t have to quit sugar, go vegan or run a marathon to see real change in your health and well-being. ____16____ Little actions, done consistently, are what create lasting change, says Wendy Wood, PhD, psychologist and author of Good Habits, Bad Habits.
The secret? It’s not willpower. It’s not even goals. “The best way to turn a small change into a powerful habit is not to focus on your motivation, the reasons why you want to do it or your long-term goals,” she says. Wait? ____17____ Aren’t goals supposed to fuel us?
“That is what everyone thinks. However, research has shown that making small alterations to the environment, the context in which you perform the behavior, is far more powerful. Goals aren’t bad; they certainly have a purpose, but ‘motivation’ only lasts for so long,” she says. “____18____”
For example, do you think your goal of getting back into the same size jeans you wore in high school will inspire you to hit the gym every day? Nope. What will? “Choose a gym that’s close to your house, ideally less than 5 miles. ____19____” Wood says. “Even better if you are doing an activity you really enjoy or meeting a good friend there.”
____20____ Better sleep, stronger muscles, calmer moods and a sharper mind. To help you make this shift, we’ve rounded up the simplest, most science-backed micro-habits. They can transform your physical, emotional and mental health. No guilt, no overwhelm and no special requirement.
A. Habits need to be easy and enjoyable to stick.
B. Instead, science supports a “go small” approach.
C. The small changes will benefit a lot when taking root.
D. The powerful habit isn’t the key to gaining physical health.
E. Big lifestyle changes are necessary for health improvement.
F. Isn’t motivation the whole point of New Year’s resolutions?
G. That was the strongest predictor of gym attendance in our research.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文指出健康改善无需大改生活方式,科学支持“从小处着手”,强调环境调整比动力、目标更易养成习惯,小习惯持续践行可带来多方面健康益处。
【16题详解】
由上文“You don’t have to quit sugar, go vegan or run a marathon to see real change in your health and well-being.(你不必戒掉糖、成为纯素食者或跑马拉松,就能看到健康和幸福感的真正改变。)”和下文“Little actions, done consistently, are what create lasting change,(持续做一些小事,才能带来持久的改变,)”可知,空格处需过渡到“从小处着手”的核心观点。B项 “Instead, science supports a “go small” approach.(相反,科学支持“从小处着手”的方法。)” 符合语境,“Instead”承接上文“不必做大事”,““go small” approach”呼应下文“Little actions”,承上启下。故选B项。
【17题详解】
由上文“The best way to turn a small change into a powerful habit is not to focus on your motivation, the reasons why you want to do it or your long-term goals,(将微小改变转化为强效习惯的最佳方式,并非聚焦于你的动力、想要行动的缘由,或是长远目标。)”和下文“Aren’t goals supposed to fuel us?(目标不应该激励我们吗?)”可知,空格处需延续“质疑动力的作用”的反问逻辑。F项“Isn’t motivation the whole point of New Year’s resolutions?(动力不就是新年决心的核心吗?)”符合语境,以反问句式呼应下文“Aren’t goals...”,同时紧扣上文 “not to focus on your motivation”,强化对“动力重要性”的质疑,逻辑连贯。故选F项。
【18题详解】
由上文“However, research has shown that making small alterations to the environment, the context in which you perform the behavior, is far more powerful. Goals aren’t bad; they certainly have a purpose, but ‘motivation’ only lasts for so long,(然而研究表明,对环境(即你实施该行为的背景场景)做出微小调整,效果要显著得多。目标并非无用——它们当然有其意义,但“动力”的持续时间终究有限。)” 可知,空格处需总结“习惯养成的关键要素”。A项“Habits need to be easy and enjoyable to stick.(习惯需要简单且令人愉悦才能坚持下去。)”符合语境,承接上文“环境改变比动力更有效”,暗示“简单愉悦”的环境能让习惯易坚持,为下文健身房案例做铺垫,衔接自然。故选A项。
【19题详解】
由上文“Choose a gym that’s close to your house, ideally less than 5 miles.(选择一家离家近的健身房,最好不超过5英里。)”和下文“Even better if you are doing an activity you really enjoy or meeting a good friend there.(如果你在那里做自己真正喜欢的运动或见好朋友,那就更好了。)”可知,空格处需说明“离家近”对坚持健身的作用。G项“That was the strongest predictor of gym attendance in our research.(这是我们研究中预测健身出勤率最强的因素。)”符合语境,“That”指代上文“健身房离家近”,“strongest predictor of gym attendance”解释了该做法的科学性,衔接上文建议与下文进一步优化建议,逻辑清晰。故选G项。
【20题详解】
由下文“Better sleep, stronger muscles, calmer moods and a sharper mind.(更好的睡眠、更强壮的肌肉、更平静的情绪和更敏锐的思维。)”可知,空格处需总述“小改变的巨大益处”。C 项“The small changes will benefit a lot when taking root.(当小改变扎根时,将会带来巨大益处。)”符合语境,“benefit a lot”呼应下文具体的健康益处,“small changes”衔接全文核心观点,作为本段主题句总起下文,衔接紧密。故选C项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ten years ago, my father and I went to visit a mysterious cave by boat. The blue lake water around and the clear sky above us offered us slight relief (宽慰,缓解) from the July ___21___ . Sitting back with my eyes closed, I ___22___ my father rowing (划船) quietly.
All of a sudden, a(n) ___23___, desperate (拼命的,绝望的) chirping (啁啾) came from the left side of my head. I immediately sat up straight and looked leftward. On my ___24___ stood a little beige sparrow. I, frozen in extreme ___25___ , sat there with my eyes ___26___ as big as saucers.
“Don’t move. It’ll not bother you.” My father went on rowing with care, both hands ___27___ . “It’s tired and needs ___28___ for a hot day. Once it got enough strength again, it’ll keep on going.”
“Oh, Oh my god! Are you sure you’re not joking? Don’t you know I’m so nervous with such a little elf (精灵) on my shoulder?” I didn’t dare to speak out my confusion and just eyed at my father. To my surprise, he gave me a determined look without any hesitation. Gradually, I got my ___29___ and turned my head as both slowly and cautiously as possible, trying to have a look. There it stood, wings folded neatly against its body. I was ____30____ by how gracefully it stood there. At last, my curiosity ____31____ my tension and I relaxed. Hardly had I done that when it started spreading its wings and ____32____ off.
My father has passed away, but the ____33____ of that moment has been rooted in my heart. For the first time I’ve ____34____ the fact that we are all one, all part of the same ____35____ , small or big, human or bird.
21. A. freedom B. hike C. heat D. warmth
22. A. guessed B. heard C. noticed D. imagined
23. A. repeated B. addicted C. confused D. amazed
24. A. leg B. jaw C. shoulder D. back
25. A. question B. comfort C. nervousness D. worry
26. A. widened B. reacted C. focused D. changed
27. A. up and down B. back and forth C. here and there D. in and out
28. A. effort B. water C. rest D. excitement
29. A. patience B. inspiration C. confidence D. relaxation
30. A. attacked B. attracted C. honored D. replaced
31. A. equaled B. measured C. overcame D. lowered
32. A. flew B. walked C. ran D. skipped
33. A. thought B. process C. memory D. scenery
34. A. give way to B. got down to C. look forward to D. woken up to
35. A. race B. society C. nature D. world
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文,讲述了十年前作者与父亲乘船探访神秘洞穴时,一只疲惫的麻雀落在作者肩头的经历。在父亲的安抚下,作者从极度紧张到逐渐放松,最终见证麻雀展翅离去。父亲去世后,这段记忆仍深深烙印在作者心中,让作者领悟到“人与自然万物本为一体”的人生哲理。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:周围湛蓝的湖水和头顶晴朗的天空,稍稍缓解了七月的炎热。A. freedom自由;B. hike徒步旅行;C. heat炎热;D. warmth温暖。根据下文“for a hot day”可知,此处呼应“炎热”的天气,七月通常天气炎热,湖水和天空带来的宽慰是针对“炎热”而言,故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我闭上眼睛靠坐着,听到父亲在静静地划船。A. guessed猜测;B. heard听到;C. noticed注意到;D. imagined想象。根据上文“eyes closed”可知,作者无法用视觉观察,只能通过听觉“听到”划船的声音,故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:突然,一阵重复的、绝望的啁啾声从我头部左侧传来。A. repeated重复的;B. addicted上瘾的;C. confused困惑的;D. amazed惊讶的。根据下文“desperate chirping”可知,麻雀处于疲惫或危险状态,会发出“重复的”鸣叫以寻求帮助,符合语境,故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我的肩膀上站着一只米色的小麻雀。A. leg腿;B. jaw下巴;C. shoulder肩膀;D. back后背。根据下文“Don’t you know I’m so nervous with such a little elf on my shoulder?”可知,麻雀落在了作者的“肩膀”上,前后文直接呼应,故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我极度紧张地僵在那里,眼睛睁得像碟子一样大。A. question问题;B. comfort安慰;C. nervousness紧张;D. worry担忧。根据下文“Don’t you know I’m so nervous with such a little elf on my shoulder?”可知,作者对肩膀上的麻雀感到“紧张”,故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我极度紧张地僵在那里,眼睛睁得像碟子一样大。A. widened睁大;B. reacted反应;C. focused专注;D. changed改变。根据下文“as big as saucers”可知,作者因紧张而“睁大”眼睛,故选A。
【27题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意:父亲小心翼翼地继续划船,双手前后摆动。A. up and down上下;B. back and forth前后;C. here and there到处;D. in and out进出。根据上文“rowing”的动作特点可知,划船时双手需“前后”摆动船桨,故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:它累了,在这么热的天需要休息。A. effort努力;B. water水;C. rest休息;D. excitement兴奋。根据上文“It’s tired”以及下文“Once it got enough strength again, it’ll keep on going”可知,麻雀疲惫且需要恢复体力,因此需要“休息”,故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:渐渐地,我放松了,尽可能缓慢而谨慎地转过头,想看一看它。A. patience耐心;B. inspiration灵感;C. confidence信心;D. relaxation放松。根据上文“Don’t you know I’m so nervous with such a little elf on my shoulder?”以及“To my surprise, he gave me a determined look without any hesitation.”可知,父亲坚定的眼神使作者逐渐克服恐惧,“放松”紧张情绪,故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:它站在那里的姿态如此优雅,让我深深着迷。A. attacked攻击;B. attracted吸引;C. honored尊敬;D. replaced取代。根据下文“how gracefully it stood there”可知,麻雀优雅的姿态“吸引”了作者,故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:最后,我的好奇心战胜了紧张,我放松了下来。A. equaled等于;B. measured测量;C. overcame战胜;D. lowered降低。根据下文“and I relaxed”可知,好奇心“战胜”了紧张,放松下来,故选C。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我刚一放松,它就展开翅膀飞走了。A. flew飞;B. walked走;C. ran跑;D. skipped跳。根据上文“spreading its wings”可知,麻雀展开翅膀后“飞走”,故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:父亲已经去世了,但那一刻记忆却深深扎根在我心中。A. thought想法;B. process过程;C. memory记忆;D. scenery风景。根据下文“has been rooted in my heart”以及父亲去世的背景可知,此处指当时的“记忆”难以忘怀,故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我第一次意识到,我们都是一体的,都是同一个自然的一部分,无论大小,无论人还是鸟。A. give way to让步于;B. got down to开始做;C. look forward to期待;D. woken up to意识到。根据下文“the fact that we are all one”可知,作者通过这次经历“意识到”人与自然的联结,故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我第一次意识到,我们都是一体的,都是同一个自然的一部分,无论大小,无论人还是鸟。A. race种族;B. society社会;C. nature自然;D. world世界。根据下文“human or bird”可知,人与鸟类同属“自然”的一部分,体现人与自然的共生关系,故选C。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Lion Dance: A Roaring Success
At the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games, a performance by over a hundred lion dancers won widespread praise. The southern lion dance, called the “walking lion” in Cantonese, ____36____ (symbol) vitality and self-improvement. ____37____ (historic), it has evolved into a symbol of resilience and renewal. “The moment the lion opens its eyes is the most powerful part.” says an official, ____38____ represents spirit and determination.
This ancient folk art made ____39____ (it) debut(首次亮相) as a mass event at the National Games this year. A united team from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao drew wide attention. To highlight regional features, the team designed a special color scheme, with orange-red for Guangdong, purple-red for Hong Kong, ____40____ green for Macao. To locals, seeing this traditional folk sport at the National Games fills them with pride.
The lion dance is not just for grand celebrations; it is deeply rooted in the daily life of southern China. Its influence ____41____ (spread) far beyond China’s borders. In cities ____42____ large overseas Chinese communities, it remains a cherished symbol of cultural identity. For example, in Brazil, many Chinese residents watched the ceremony online and said the ____43____ (perform) felt especially familiar and moving.
Across Guangdong, younger generations are embracing this tradition. Schools are incorporating lion dance into lessons, while young artisans revive the craft of ____44____ (make) lion heads. One Gen Z craft man even opened a lion dance-themed coffee shop. “Making lion heads is a craft ____45____ (pass) down in my family.” he says, “I want to carry this precious cultural heritage forward.”
【答案】36. symbolizes
37. Historically
38. which 39. its
40. and 41. has spread
42. with 43. performance
44. making 45. passed
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了舞狮表演在中国第十五届全运会开幕式上大获成功,并介绍了舞狮的文化意义及其传承。
【36题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意:南狮,粤语中称为“醒狮”,象征着活力和自我提升。本空为句子谓语,本句描述的是客观事实,时态用一般现在时,主语The southern lion dance是第三人称单数,谓语用动词symbolize“象征着”第三人称单数形式,故填symbolizes。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意:从历史上看,它已经演变成韧性和更新的象征。本空修饰句子,作状语,用副词historically“从历史上看”,句首单词首字母大写,故填Historically。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:“狮子睁开眼睛的那一刻是最有力的部分。”一位官员说,这代表着精神和决心。本空引导非限制性定语从句,修饰“The moment the lion opens its eyes”,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which引导,故填which。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意:这种古老的民间艺术在今年全运会上首次作为大型活动亮相。本空修饰名词debut,应用形容词性物主代词its,故填its。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意:为了突出地区特色,该队设计了一种特殊的配色方案,广东为橙红色,香港为紫红色,澳门为绿色。orange-red for Guangdong、purple-red for Hong Kong、green for Macao是并列关系,应用连词and连接,故填and。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意:它的影响已经远远超出了中国的国界。本句强调南狮的影响力从过去开始,持续到现在并产生了结果,时态用现在完成时。spread“传播,(使)蔓延,扩散”。主语Its influence是第三人称单数,助动词用has,故填has spread。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意:在有大量海外华人社区的城市,它仍然是文化身份的珍贵象征。本空表示“有”,应用介词with,故填with。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:例如,在巴西,许多中国居民在网上观看了仪式,并表示表演让他们感到特别熟悉和感动。said后为宾语从句,本空作从句主语,用名词performance“表演”,此处表示特指,应用单数形式,故填performance。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:学校将舞狮纳入课程,而年轻工匠则复兴了制作狮头的工艺。本空作介词of的宾语,应用make的动名词形式making,故填making。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:“制作狮头是我家传下来的手艺。”他说,“我想把这份珍贵的文化遗产传承下去。”本空修饰名词craft,作后置定语,用非谓语动词,且craft和pass“传递”之间是被动关系,应用过去分词形式,故填passed。
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华,上个月你校武汉三中举办了第25届校园文化艺术节,主题是“智启百廿新征程,美育时代润初心(120 Years: New Journey, Enduring Spirit)”。请你根据以下要点,给校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1. 活动内容; 2. 师生反响。
参考词汇:25th Campus Culture Festival
注意:写作词数应为80左右;可适当拓展细节。
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【答案】
25th Campus Culture Festival Lights Up Wuhan No.3 Middle School
Last month, Wuhan No.3 Middle School celebrated its 25th Campus Culture Festival with the theme “120 Years: New Journey, Enduring Spirit”.
The festival featured a variety of events: a calligraphy and painting exhibition showcasing students’ creative works, a folk music performance blending traditional and modern elements, and a drama contest themed on the school’s 120-year history. These activities not only displayed artistic talents but also deepened students’ understanding of the school’s heritage.
Teachers and students spoke highly of the festival. Many said it was a perfect combination of beauty education and school spirit, inspiring them to embrace the new journey with a more passionate and determined heart.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华身份,为校英文报报道武汉三中第25届校园文化艺术节,需涵盖活动内容和师生反响两方面。
【详解】1.词汇积累
展示,展现:showcase → display/exhibit
融合,混合:blend → combine/integrate
高度评价:speak highly of → think highly of
热情的,热烈的:passionate → enthusiastic/zealous
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Last month, Wuhan No.3 Middle School celebrated its 25th Campus Culture Festival with the theme “120 Years: New Journey, Enduring Spirit”.
拓展句:Last month, Wuhan No.3 Middle School celebrated its 25th Campus Culture Festival, whose theme was “120 Years: New Journey, Enduring Spirit”.
【点睛】[高分句型1] The festival featured a variety of events: a calligraphy and painting exhibition showcasing students’ creative works, a folk music performance blending traditional and modern elements, and a drama contest themed on the school’s 120-year history. (运用了现在分词showcasing和blending作定语)
[高分句型2] These activities not only displayed artistic talents but also deepened students’ understanding of the school’s heritage. (运用了not only...but also...结构)
[高分句型3] Many said it was a perfect combination of beauty education and school spirit, inspiring them to embrace the new journey with a more passionate and determined heart. (运用了省略了连词that的宾语从句)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I used to be afraid of speaking in front of others. My hands would sweat at the thought of standing before an audience. During English class, I’d hide behind my textbook, hoping the teacher wouldn’t ask me to stand up and answer questions. Everything changed when our new English teacher, Mr. Johnson, arrived.
At first, in his class, I kept doing what I always did — hiding behind my book. But slowly, I found he had a different way of teaching. Instead of asking students to stand up and answer questions, he often let us discuss in small groups first and then asked students to volunteer to answer the questions.
During one such discussion, he moved around the classroom and stopped by my group. I immediately lowered my head, but it was too late — he had heard me making a good point. After class, he asked me to stay behind.
“I couldn’t help but notice the excellent point you made in your group discussion,” he said with a gentle smile. “Your ideas are valuable. Would you consider sharing them with the whole class next time?”
My face turned red. “I... I’m afraid of making mistakes in front of everyone,” I said.
“Everyone makes mistakes,” he reassured me. “That’s how we learn,” Hearing that, I felt a moment of warm feeling.
注意:1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A few days later, Mr. Johnson created a chance for me.
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From that moment on, my fear of speaking in front of others began to disappear.
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【答案】例文
A few days later, Mr. Johnson created a chance for me. During group presentations, he asked if I could report the ideas for my group. It was just a one-minute summary in front of my own classmates. My voice shook, and my hands were sweaty, but I did it. Afterwards, the supportive nods from my classmates and Mr. Johnson’s proud smile made my heart swell with a quiet confidence. This small success became a stepping stone in my heart.
From that moment on, my fear of speaking in front of others began to disappear. I realized that my voice had value and that my ideas were worth sharing. With Mr. Johnson’s continuous encouragement and the support from my classmates, I gradually gained more confidence. I started to participate more actively in class discussions and even volunteered to give presentations. I learned that courage is about facing your fears and moving forward. Mr. Johnson not only taught me English but also taught me the importance of self-belief.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述作者过去害怕在众人面前讲话,新英语老师Mr. Johnson的教学方式让作者有所改变,他发现作者的闪光点并鼓励其在全班分享。
【详解】1. 段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“几天后,约翰逊先生给我创造了一个机会。”可知,第一段可描写Mr. Johnson给作者创造机会在全班面前发言,作者虽然紧张但还是完成了。
②由第二段首句内容“从那一刻起,我在别人面前讲话的恐惧开始消失。”可知,第二段可描写作者克服恐惧后积极参与课堂讨论和主动发言,以及Mr. Johnson对作者的影响。
2. 续写线索:Mr. Johnson让作者做小组报告——作者紧张地完成报告——得到同学和老师的认可——作者克服恐惧积极参与课堂——Mr. Johnson对作者的影响
3. 词汇激活:
行为类
①获得:gain/obtain
②参与:participate in/take part in
③面对:face/confront
情绪类
①颤抖:shake/tremble/quiver
②恐惧:fear/horror
【点睛】[高分句型1] During group presentations, he asked if I could report the ideas for my group.(运用了连词if引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] I realized that my voice had value and that my ideas were worth sharing.(运用了连词that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型3] Mr. Johnson not only taught me English but also taught me the importance of self-belief.(运用了not only...but also...结构)
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